Daniel Wilson

Education:
University of Wisconsin- Platteville Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice and Business Administration
University of Wisconsin- Stout Master’s Degree in Risk Management
Insurance Institute of America Associate Loss Control Management
Board of Certified Safety Professionals Certified Safety Professional

Community Involvement:
Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association Safety Supervisors
Western Wisconsin Safety Association
American Society of Safety Engineers
Volunteer with annual Nature Valley Cycling Events
Volunteer with International Living Water program

Commercial Insurance Area of Expertise:
Accident reconstruction and investigation-worker’s compensation

It occurred to me recently that, as safety professionals, we often focus our attention only on workplace-related risks, hazards, and controls. While we certainly need to focus our attention on workplace safety, we must also remember that employees have lives outside of work. I’ve seen a number of employers who, with the help of safety professionals, provide their employees with information, presented both at meetings and in print, about safety at home.

Carpal tunnel syndrome. Lower back pain. Neck soreness or tightness. These, and other injuries, can all be caused simply by working at a computer. If your employees have ever experienced work-related injuries like these, you probably appreciate the benefits of ergonomics. What many employers may not realize, however, is that proper ergonomics is relatively easy to achieve ... and can result in huge savings in workers’ compensation costs and insurance premiums.

As a business owner, you’re responsible for maintaining the main (usually front) customer parking and walking areas of your business, including fixing potholes and removing snow from sidewalks and parking lots. But what about the rear and side walkways and parking lots of your business? It’s been my experience that the rear and side lots and walkways, the ones commonly used by your employees, can potentially be where the most serious injuries occur and, therefore, have the most impact on your workers’ compensation insurance costs.